Why Do Some Men Experience Early Baldness ?

By Vanshika Gaur
03 Jun 2025, 11:00 IST

Many men, especially in their 30s, start to experience early baldness due to numerous factors like androgenic alopecia, stress, and more. Here are a few more reasons why it happens. Tap to know!

Androgenic Alopecia

Early baldness can be caused due to genetics as DHT (dihydrotestosterone) shrinks the hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

Stress

Chronic stress can cause early baldness by triggering ‘Telogen Effluvium’, a condition where hair follicles enter a resting phase and fall out more easily.

Heat or Hair Products

Overuse of heat and hair products can also lead to early baldness, as they may be too harsh on the hair, causing it to weaken and break.

Hormonal Imbalance

Hormonal imbalance, like increased levels of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), can shrink the hair follicles and lead to thinning hair.

Medical Conditions

Sometimes, medical conditions like thyroid disorder, alopecia areata, diabetes, and others can also cause early baldness.

Poor Sleep

When we are low on sleep, our hormones do not regulate properly, increasing the cortisol levels (stress hormone), which interferes with hair growth.

Smoking

Smoking reduces the blood flow and oxygen to the scalp that can weaken the hair follicles, leading to premature baldness.

Information Credits

According to PubMed, androgenic alopecia, stress, poor sleep, and more can cause early baldness in men. It is advisable to consult a dermatologist for personalised suggestions.